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		<title>It&#8217;s so SWEET that you joined us!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone and Happy Day!  It&#8217;s me, intern Mellissa here for intern blog Wednesdays.  Today I wanted to share a little about my favorite type of wedding favors.  We all know that wedding favors at every wedding is a must. Most of the time the favors are something cute, but a lot of the times [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Everyone and Happy  Day!  It&#8217;s me, intern Mellissa here for intern blog Wednesdays.  Today I  wanted to share a little about my favorite type of wedding favors.  We  all know that wedding favors at every wedding is a must. Most  of the time the favors are something cute, but a lot of the times  they&#8217;re also something useless and impractical. The guests might end up  taking  the favor home and throwing it into a box of useless stuff only to sit  there and collect dust and/or be forgotten. What&#8217;s better than to give something that&#8217;s sweet and personal to the both of you that all your guests are ensured to enjoy?</p>
<p>I am such a foodie so I love the  idea of having favors that I can take home and eat. Here are some super  cute ideas of great personalized sweets that allows you to be creative  and allows you to DIY a bit with the personalization.  Here are some of my favorites:</p>
<p>It&#8217;s so popular these days to brand every little detail of your wedding and I simply love the idea of branding your favorite beer or soda pop as a take home favor!  I&#8217;m sure that the guests will get a kick out of it too!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/branded.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2250" title="branded" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/branded.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="537" /></a></p>
<p>Dessert Bars are also a huge hit with everyone and if they are favors, you really can&#8217;t go wrong with this as the last impression that your guests have!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/docuvitaeviasmp.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2251" title="docuvitaeviasmp" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/docuvitaeviasmp.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="521" /></a></p>
<p>You&#8217;ve probably seen personalized jam favors a lot this past year but there&#8217;s a reason that so many people are doing this, its because they are so darn cute and so delicious!  They also add that personal home touch that we all want to give.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/karenwiseviasmp.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2252" title="karenwiseviasmp" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/karenwiseviasmp.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="475" /></a></p>
<p>Chocolates as favors are always a huge hit, but try something more special like chocolates shaped in mini wedding cakes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lisaleigh.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2253" title="lisaleigh" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lisaleigh.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Love these triple dipped chocolate oreos and love them even more that they are packaged in country jars.  One way to personalize the mason jar look is to pick the perfect fabric on top that represents you, your colors and your style.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/oreos.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2254" title="oreos" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/oreos.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Tea Leaves wrapped prettily in tulle double as place cards.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bluebirdphotographyviasmp.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2255" title="bluebirdphotographyviasmp" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bluebirdphotographyviasmp.jpg" alt="" width="294" height="446" /></a></p>
<p>Hope you like these sweet treat ideas as much as I did, it&#8217;s making me crave a sweet treat right now!</p>
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<p>Photo Credits:  Photo 1:  Anne Marie and Docuvitae via <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com">Style Me Pretty</a>, Photo 2:  Docuvitae via Style Me Pretty, Photo 3:  Karen Wise via Style Me Pretty, Photo 4:  Lisa Leigh Photography via <a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com">Charmed Events Group, LLC</a>, Photo 5: <a href="http://www.weddingbee.com"> www.weddingbee.com</a>, Photo 6:  Bluebird Photography via Style Me Pretty</p>
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		<title>A Private Dinner Party for Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas is over, but that doesn&#8217;t mean the party images need to stop!  We had the pleasure of planning a Private Dining Christmas Dinner for a group of 18 guests last week on December 22, 2009 and spirits were high as everyone attended and anticipated for the holiday festivities to come!  We held the event [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christmas is over, but that doesn&#8217;t mean the party images need to stop!  We had the pleasure of <a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com">planning a Private Dining Christmas Dinner</a> for a group of 18 guests last week on December 22, 2009 and spirits were high as everyone attended and anticipated for the holiday festivities to come!  We held the event at <a href="http://www.lbsteak.com">LB Steak</a> in <a href="http://www.santanarow.com">Santana Row</a> and had a wonderful evening of dining and wining in their private dining room which featured a cozy fireplace.  Enjoy!</p>
<p>Cozy, yet formal Private Dining Set-Up at LB Steak</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-private-dining-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1362" title="christmas-private-dining-1" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-private-dining-1-1024x680.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="476" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-private-dining-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1363" title="christmas-private-dining-2" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-private-dining-2-1024x680.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="476" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Silver, jeweled Christmas Trees and Glass Vases holding cinnamon sticks and acorns adorned the table with hints of Christmas Reds from the classic Poinsettia flower.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-centerpiece-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1364" title="christmas-centerpiece-1" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-centerpiece-1-1024x680.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="476" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-centerpiece-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1365" title="christmas-centerpiece-2" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-centerpiece-2-1024x680.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="476" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Each guest had a classic, pink <a href="http://www.karascupcakes.com">Kara&#8217;s Cupcake</a> box waiting for them at their seat as a favor for them to take home, featuring Northern California&#8217;s premier &#8220;cupcakery&#8221; that uses local organic ingredients for their delectable delights.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/cupcake-favors.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1366" title="cupcake-favors" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/cupcake-favors-1024x680.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="476" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-wine.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1367" title="christmas-wine" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-wine-1024x680.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="476" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/serving-station.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1368" title="serving-station" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/serving-station-1024x809.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="566" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/serving-station-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1369" title="serving-station-2" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/serving-station-2-1024x680.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="476" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Delicious passed hors d&#8217;oeuvres of Oyster shooters, mushroom bouche and Chicken Satay set the tone for the evening</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/horderves.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1370" title="horderves" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/horderves-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="717" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Delicious Pumpkin Creme Brulee and Chocolate Fondant Cakes finished the evening beautifully</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-dessert.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1371" title="christmas-dessert" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/christmas-dessert-1024x338.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="237" /></a></p>
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		<title>Our Favorite Fall Favors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I think of Fall, aromas of cinnamon and spices, baked goodies and pretty floral, leafy illuminations  immediately come to mind.  We&#8217;ve put together our favorite Fall Favors that incorporates everyone&#8217;s favorite comforts and things with the season in mind.  Although favors are meant to be &#8220;favors&#8221; and are purely optional, we feel that they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">When I think of Fall, aromas of cinnamon and spices, baked goodies and pretty floral, leafy illuminations  immediately come to mind.  We&#8217;ve put together our favorite Fall Favors that incorporates everyone&#8217;s favorite comforts and things with the season in mind.  Although favors are meant to be &#8220;favors&#8221; and are purely optional, we feel that they are a pretty important aspect to any Wedding and are highly recommended.  But have no fear, favors don&#8217;t need to be expensive.  As long as they are thoughtful and heartwarming, everyone will appreciate them!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Tea and Cookies</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-680" title="teancookies" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teancookies.gif" alt="teancookies" width="960" height="334" />Everyone loves tea and everyone loves cookies, why not give guests one or the other, or even better, both?  It can be as simple as picking your favorite tea and putting your wedding tags on them or picking up some Fall Cookie Mix from <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=105547&amp;u=361339&amp;m=15302&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Beau-coup</a> Favors to give to guests.  For a fun DIY project, pick out your favorite teas and cookies and package them into boxes to be giftwrapped for guests!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Spiced Seasonal Soaps</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-681" title="fallsoaps" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/fallsoaps.gif" alt="fallsoaps" width="960" height="622" />Luxury soaps are loved by all.  Go with the season and pick out soaps with seasonal smells like the Pumpkin Lavendar Organic Soap by Etsy Designer <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5166007">A Breath of French Air</a>.  We love the packaging of them too!  If traditional soaps are more to your liking, then the beautifully foiled wrapping of the French Alchemy soap by <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com">Anthropologie</a> is sure to please!  (BTW, it smells amazing!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Apples and Caramel<br />
</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-682" title="caramelnapples" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/caramelnapples.gif" alt="caramelnapples" width="960" height="237" />Caramel popcorn is always a crowd favorite as are Candied Apples.  Not only are the colors and flavors delicious, they are also very budget friendly.  You can make them or package them on your own, or you can commission candied apple extraordinaires such as <a href="http://www.daffyapple.com">Daffy Apples </a>to send you a box!  Ciders are also a plus, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=105547&amp;u=361339&amp;m=15302&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Beau-coup</a> has them in pear and apple flavors and so far, nothing but rave reviews!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Fall Illuminations</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-684" title="fallcandles" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/fallcandles.gif" alt="fallcandles" width="960" height="524" />Candles are perfect as Fall Favors because every household and guest enjoys lighting up beautiful candles during Fall evenings.  Spruce up your candles with leaves or seasonal items like cinnamon sticks to bring out the feeling of Fall!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Syrups n Things</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-685" title="syrupsnthings" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/syrupsnthings.jpg" alt="syrupsnthings" width="960" height="480" />Again, with such wonderful holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving, surely everyone&#8217;s in the mood for some home cooking.  These personalized Oil and Vinegar Sets and Maple Syrup bottles by <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=105547&amp;u=361339&amp;m=15302&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Beau-coup</a> surely are sweet and useful for the season.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">{Photo Credits :: <strong>Tea and Cookies</strong>:  <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com">Martha Stewart Weddings</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=105547&amp;u=361339&amp;m=15302&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Beau-coup</a>, <strong>Seasonal Soaps</strong>:  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5166007">A Breath of French Air</a>, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com">Anthropologie</a>, <strong>Apples and Caramel</strong>: <a href="http://www.lusterstudios.com">Luster Studios</a>, <a href="http://www.daffyapple.com">Daffy Apples</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=105547&amp;u=361339&amp;m=15302&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Beau-coup</a>, <strong>Fall Illuminations</strong>: <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com">Martha Stewart Weddings</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=105547&amp;u=361339&amp;m=15302&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Beau-coup</a>, <strong>Syrups n Things</strong>: <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=105547&amp;u=361339&amp;m=15302&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Beau-coup</a>}</p>
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